Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Report: Europeans Lagging Behind Americans in EV Adoption
Switching to electric cars isn't as popular in Europe as it is in the US.
A recent study found that Europeans are hesitant about buying EVs.
The main reason is that electric cars cost more than gas-powered cars.
Almost all of the people who already have electric cars are happy and will buy them again.
However, not everyone wants to get rid of regular cars.
Also, charging electric cars in Europe isn't as easy or affordable as in the US and China.
People think the price and the charging problems make it harder for Europeans to switch.
Europeans are showing more reluctance to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) than Americans, according to a recent report.
The report, based on a survey of 15,000 respondents across nine markets, cites the high cost of EVs as a major barrier.
EVs are up to 30% more expensive than internal combustion engine cars, with batteries accounting for about 60% of the cost.
Support for phasing out traditional fuel vehicles is mixed: 44% of European drivers and 46% of US drivers support such measures.
Improvements in public charging infrastructure are lagging in Europe compared to the US and China.
- Who
- Drivers in Europe and the United States
- What
- Report on EV adoption hesitancy in Europe vs. the US
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Europe and the United States
- Why
- To understand the barriers to EV adoption
Supporters of Phasing Out Traditional Fuel Vehicles
Those with Concerns
ICE Phase-out Support
Supporters of Phasing Out Traditional Fuel Vehicles
Support for phasing out traditional fuel vehicles
Those with Concerns
Mixed support, with some willing to change stance if EV prices do not remain higher.
- Survey Respondents
- 15,000
- Markets Surveyed
- 9 (including USA, China, UK, Germany, Netherlands)
- EV Price Premium
- Up to 30% more expensive than ICE cars
- Battery Cost Percentage
- Approximately 60% of EV cost
- European Support for ICE Phase-out
- 44%
- US Support for ICE Phase-out
- 46%